Weight Management

Adel Zakhary, MD

Internist located in Colleyville, TX

Weight loss can frequently be challenging, especially when going through it alone. With the assistance of Dr. Zakhary, a leading internist, weight management and loss can be much easier. Patients throughout the Fort Worth area can come into A-Z Internal Medicine and work with Dr. Zakhary to create a personalized weight management plan to help them lose weight effectively and safely.

Weight Management Q & A

What can a Doctor do to Assist Me with Weight Loss?

Numerous health concerns are connected to obesity. Doctors who specialize in weight loss and nutrition will know how to help patients lose weight safely. The doctor can assist patients with organizing a diet and exercise plan which can help them lose the excess weight. Since factors such as the person’s age, medical condition, overall health, and daily schedule can affect weight loss, the doctor will customize a weight management plan to work with the person’s life.

Can Medical Conditions Affect My Weight?

Hormonal imbalances and similar medical conditions can affect how the body processes food and can frequently affect a person’s weight gain or loss. Conditions which can influence weight management include:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Hypothyroidism

Cushing’s Disease

If you are diagnosed with a disorder in the endocrine system or a hormonal imbalance, the doctor can treat the issue which would then help you sustain a healthy weight.

What will Treatment Be Like?

To assist patients with losing weight safely, each patient will go through a personal assessment which will help to identify what is causing the weight gain and what types of treatments may be needed to reach weight maintenance goals. A custom-made plan will be crafted and can include possibilities such as:

Nutritional recommendations and diets

Activity recommendations

Medications to address hormonal imbalances

Lifestyle alterations

By employing numerous techniques, medical weight loss plans are much more likely to be effective.

Insurances We Accept

We accept Medicare and most commerical forms of insurance. For any insurance related questions, please call our office.

Network Insurances

Testimonials

Words from our patients

"I would recommend Dr Adel Zakhary for any family serious about their health."